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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.34, 466.56 and 289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.34, 466.56 and 289.38 is: 399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.34 : 466.56 = 289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.34/466.56 = 289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.34x = 466.56 × 289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.34x = 135,013.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,013.13/338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.05

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